Healthy Homemade Butterfingers Recipe
This Healthy Homemade Butterfingers recipe offers a delicious and simple way to enjoy a classic candy bar with wholesome ingredients. Combining peanut butter, rich chocolate, and crunchy cornflakes, these bars are layered and chilled to create a satisfying treat that’s perfect for snacking or dessert. The no-bake method makes it quick and easy to prepare, using familiar flavors with a healthier twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups cornflakes
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the peanut butter mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, honey or maple syrup if using, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth and uniform.
- Add the cornflakes: Gently fold in the cornflakes to the peanut butter mixture, mixing carefully to avoid crushing the flakes. Ensure all flakes are coated evenly with the peanut butter mixture.
- Layer the mixture: Line a loaf pan or square baking dish with parchment paper. Press the peanut butter and cornflakes mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan to create an even layer.
- Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semisweet chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring after each until smooth and fully melted.
- Top with melted chocolate: Pour the melted chocolate evenly over the peanut butter and cornflakes layer. Use a spatula to spread it smoothly to the edges.
- Chill the bars: Place the pan in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until the chocolate is firm and the bars have set completely.
- Cut and serve: Once firm, remove from the pan using the parchment paper. Cut into bars or squares and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- You can substitute crunchy peanut butter for a more textured bite.
- For a nut-free version, sunflower seed butter can be used instead of peanut butter.
- Adjust sweetness by adding or omitting the honey or maple syrup.
- Store in the refrigerator to keep bars firm and fresh for up to one week.
- These bars are perfect for quick snacks or a homemade gift.
Keywords: Healthy Butterfingers, homemade candy bars, peanut butter chocolate bars, no bake sweets, easy dessert recipe
